Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120267661 - Buck Knives Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Buck Knives Inc
1900 Weld Blvd
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362246217 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $1,200 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3664 A | 05/30/1995 | 06/29/1995 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4975 | 05/30/1995 | 06/29/1995 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4050 A | 05/30/1995 | 06/14/1995 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:10 p.m. on May 1, 1995, Employee #1, working alone, was reaching inside a large double disc knife grinder while it was cycling to retrieve a fallen magnet when his finger was caught and severely cut by a moving part. He sustained a partial amputation of the right index finger and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. Employee #1 was trained and had 9 years experience. No malfunction was found in equipment or procedure. The employer has been engaged in the manufacture of knives since 1980. According to the employer, Employee #1 violated the company's safety rules and regulations, and will receive a reprimand as soon as possible. The injury was caused by an employee's independent act; however, three violations of safety orders were observed during the inspection and the employer was cited for violating regulatory 3664(a), general 4975, and serious 4050(a).
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LACERATION, POINT OF OPERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120267661 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinists |
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